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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Actian DataConnect

    Score6 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    HCL DataConnect (formerly Actian DataConnect) is a hybrid integration solution that enables users to integrate anything, anywhere, anytime. It can be deployed in on-premise, cloud, and/or hybrid environments and offers quick onboarding. With its emphasis data quality, data reuse, adaptability and self-service integration, DataConnect is designed to support rapid onboarding and deliver the fast time to value.N/A

    Axway AMPLIFY Platform

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AAxway's Amplify is a universal API management platform that unifies what tools are already in place to get digital products where they can be seen and used. Users can publish, validate, and govern APIs.N/A

    IBM InfoSphere Information Server

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AIBM InfoSphere Information Server is a data integration platform used to understand, cleanse, monitor and transform data. The offerings provide massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Actian DataConnectAxway AMPLIFY PlatformIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Actian DataConnect and Axway AMPLIFY Platform and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Axway AMPLIFY Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Connect to traditional data sources9.92 Ratings00 Ratings9.94 Ratings
    Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL9.01 Ratings00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Actian DataConnect and Axway AMPLIFY Platform and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.9
    2 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Axway AMPLIFY Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Simple transformations10.02 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Complex transformations9.92 Ratings00 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Data Modeling
    Comparison of Data Modeling features of Actian DataConnect and Axway AMPLIFY Platform and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.9
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Axway AMPLIFY Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Data model creation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
    Metadata management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Business rules and workflow9.92 Ratings00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Collaboration9.82 Ratings00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Testing and debugging9.92 Ratings00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Actian DataConnect and Axway AMPLIFY Platform and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Axway AMPLIFY Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Integration with data quality tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings9.53 Ratings
    API Management
    Comparison of API Management features of Actian DataConnect and Axway AMPLIFY Platform and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Actian DataConnect
    -
    Ratings
    Axway AMPLIFY Platform
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    -
    Ratings
    API access control00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rate limits and usage policies00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    API usage data00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    API user onboarding00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    API versioning00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Usage billing and payments00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    API monitoring and logging00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Actian DataConnectAxway AMPLIFY PlatformIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Actian DataConnectAxway AMPLIFY PlatformIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HCLSoftware
    The choice to use Actian DataConnect really comes down to pricing and the type of integration project you are performing, specifically with the requirements, whether you want the integration to be on-premise or in the cloud, can you install agents on your servers etc. For integration tools it runs head to head with its competitors.
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    Axway
    It's a great application to backup your data automatically to the cloud and then access later. The automatic restore of certain folders is handy and one less thing to worry about when you're setting up a new PC again. I haven't really encountered any issues with Syncplicity to have any thoughts where it could be improved or where it wouldn't work.
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    IBM
    Information Server is extremely useful to replace manual developments that require a lot of coding effort. It significantly increases the productivity of the initial development and the future maintenance of the processes since it has a visual development environment with self-documentation.
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Map multiple source and destination tables - what would be done in many steps in SSIS can be done in one or two "maps" in Data Integrator.
    • Platform independent, cloud based, no client software.
    • Conversion of data types, write flat files - this helps us with integrating systems.
    • Fairly straightforward to use if the user has ETL experience.
    Incentivized
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    Axway
    • Full Lifecycle API Management
    • API Analytics and Monitoring
    • Security and Compliance
    • API Portal and Marketplace
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    • IIS best for ETL ,not ELT , and many and diffrent source systems.
    • It also can process big data , unstuctured data
    • It is not only DWH , you can use infosphere for analys and see the bigger architecture of your OLTP systems
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    Cons
    HCLSoftware
    • Integration Manager needs better scheduling improvements. Like dependencies, and not running a process again if the prior run is still running.
    • New connector development does not seem a priority.
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    Axway
    • I would appreciate it if it backed up more than just Desktop, Favorites and Documents by default. I'm not sure if this was something chosen by my employer, but it would be nice if the whole profile folder was backed up by default, so my pictures, music, and videos folders were included.
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    IBM
    • I would be nice to have a new web development environment for DataStage.
    • Connectivity Packs such as Pack for SAP Application are a little pricey.
    • It is confusing for new developers the possibility of developing jobs using different execution engines such as Parallel or Server.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Axway
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    • Scale of implementation
    • IBM techsupport
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Axway
    It offers a wide range of powerful tools for API management, data integration, B2B integration, and more. Strong security features and compliance support add significant value. Flexibility to integrate across various environments (cloud and on-premise) enhances usability for diverse infrastructures.
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    HCLSoftware
    Data Integrator was initially a part of a package deal for us with our new Student Information System. It was chosen prior to my arrival at the institution. Since I discovered we have SQL Server licenses, we have decided to use SSIS instead since I have a background in the MSBI stack and SSIS appears to be more straightforward (process flow philosophy vs "map" philosophy.)
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    Axway
    I use CrashPlan for my personal PC at home. I think both products have their pluses and minuses. Both products allow you to backup your selected data to the cloud. CrashPlan doesn't easily allow for file sharing (CrashPlan isn't really a collaboration tool as much as it is a backup tool). Both products have easy restore options. However Syncplicity automatically restoring certain data when syncing with a new PC is very handy and a feature that CrashPlan doesn't offer
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    IBM
    DataStage is more robust and stable than ODI The ability to perform complex transformations or implement business rules is much more developed in DS
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    Return on Investment
    HCLSoftware
    • Our customer likes the consistent reliable integrations we have built so we [got] a definite return on investment.
    • Problems are fairly easy to handle and rework.
    Incentivized
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    Axway
    • Increased Operational Efficiency
    • High Initial Costs
    • Monitoring Capabilities
    • SMBs have found the initial costs prohibitive
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    IBM
    • Productivity of the development of integration processes.
    • Better documentation and governance.
    • Reduce training costs of various technologies.
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    ScreenShots

    Actian DataConnect Screenshots

    Screenshot of DataConnect is a hybrid integration solution used to design, deploy, and manage integrations on premise, in the cloud or in hybrid environments with no limits on data types or volumes.Screenshot of Actian DataConnect is a versatile hybrid integration platform that supports a wide range of use cases in every industry.Screenshot of DataConnect helps service delivery teams (e.g. SaaS ProServ team, Systems Integrator) rapidly  onboard and maintain application integrations across their customer base.Screenshot of DataConnect helps organizations onboard master data from their customers as part of the customer onboarding and maintenance process.Screenshot of DataConnect helps an enterprise or service provider exchange EDI data with their supply chain, customer network, or partner network.Screenshot of Actian DataConnect